Calibration Technologists and Technicians pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,450 or more. The middle half of calibration technologists and technicians in Rochester earn between $48,190 and $73,160.
- $48K10th
- $48K25th
- $62KMedian
- $73K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,860 | $5,238 | $30.22 |
| Median | $62,140 | $5,178 | $29.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,190 | $4,016 | $23.17 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,160 | $6,097 | $35.17 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Calibration Technologists and Technicians pay in Rochester vs. New York and the U.S.
Calibration technologists and technicians in Rochester earn 4% less than the New York average ($65,630) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($74,170). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $67,820.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $62,860 | $62,140 | $47,690 | $77,450 | 80 |
| New York | $65,630 | $61,270 | $44,990 | $93,700 | 800 |
| United States | $74,170 | $67,820 | $46,680 | $106,550 | 16,540 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary after taxes in Rochester
On the average salary of $62,860, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $49,836 a year, or $4,153 a month and $1,917 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Rochester a good place for calibration technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.0), so the average $62,860 buys what about $64,781 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($51,210). A typical home costs $285,034, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary in other New York cities
Rochester ranks 4th of 5 New York metro areas for this job; Albany pays the most ($76,560).
All Calibration Technologists and Technicians salaries in New York
Highest-paying cities for calibration technologists and technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,070).
- San Jose, CA$99,070
- Seattle, WA$98,160
- San Francisco, CA$96,630
- Beaumont, TX$95,490
- Washington, DC$89,920
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Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary in Rochester: questions
How much do calibration technologists and technicians make an hour in Rochester?
$30.22 an hour on average, and $29.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level calibration technologists and technicians salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the calibration technologists and technicians take-home pay in Rochester?
About $49,836 a year ($4,153 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,860. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do calibration technologists and technicians earn more in Rochester than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($74,170).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3028; area Rochester, NY (40380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.60, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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